Who is the Non-Immigrant O-A (Retirement) for, and how does it work?

Foreigners aged 50+ who want to retire in Thailand long-term. Duration: 1 year, multiple entry (extendable yearly in-country). Fee: ~฿5,000 (long-stay) + extension fees. Renewal: Extend yearly at Immigration with updated financial proof..

Who is the Non-Immigrant O-X (Long-stay) for, and how does it work?

Over-50s from eligible nationalities wanting a longer commitment. Duration: 10 years (5 + 5), single/multiple entry. Fee: ~฿10,000. Renewal: Second 5-year block granted after meeting conditions..

Who is the Long-Term Resident (LTR) for, and how does it work?

Wealthy pensioners, remote professionals, high-skill workers and investors. Duration: 10 years (5 + 5), multiple entry. Fee: ~฿50,000 for 10 years. Renewal: 5 + 5 structure; digital work permit & fast-track included..

Who is the Thailand Privilege (Elite) for, and how does it work?

Those who prefer a fee-based, hassle-light long-stay membership. Duration: 5–20 years depending on tier. Fee: Membership from ~฿650,000 upward. Renewal: Privileges run for the membership term; airport & visa concierge included..

Visa hub

Visas for living in Thailand

The main long-stay routes for retirees and long-term residents — who they suit, what they cost, and how to renew.

Non-Immigrant O-A (Retirement)

The classic 1-year retirement visa for over-50s

Who it's forForeigners aged 50+ who want to retire in Thailand long-term.

Duration1 year, multiple entry (extendable yearly in-country)

Government fee~฿5,000 (long-stay) + extension fees

RenewalExtend yearly at Immigration with updated financial proof.

Key requirements

Age 50 or over
฿800,000 in a Thai bank, or ฿65,000/month income
Health insurance meeting the required cover
Police clearance & medical certificate

Non-Immigrant O-X (Long-stay)

Up to 10 years for retirees from select countries

Who it's forOver-50s from eligible nationalities wanting a longer commitment.

Duration10 years (5 + 5), single/multiple entry

Government fee~฿10,000

RenewalSecond 5-year block granted after meeting conditions.

Key requirements

Age 50 or over, eligible nationality
฿3,000,000 in a Thai bank, or ฿1.8M + ฿1.2M annual income
Health insurance
No prohibited diseases; police clearance

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

5-year visa for remote workers & soft-power activities

Who it's forRemote workers, digital nomads, and people joining Thai courses or treatments.

Duration5 years, 180 days per entry (extendable once per entry)

Government fee~฿10,000

RenewalMultiple-entry for 5 years; extend each stay up to 180 more days.

Key requirements

Proof of ~฿500,000 in funds
Remote employment / freelance evidence, or activity proof
Passport valid 6+ months

Long-Term Resident (LTR)

10-year residence with tax & convenience perks

Who it's forWealthy pensioners, remote professionals, high-skill workers and investors.

Duration10 years (5 + 5), multiple entry

Government fee~฿50,000 for 10 years

Renewal5 + 5 structure; digital work permit & fast-track included.

Key requirements

Category-based: e.g. Wealthy Pensioner needs ~$80k/yr pension income
Health insurance or ฿ deposit
Documentation per BOI category

Thailand Privilege (Elite)

Membership residence with concierge service

Who it's forThose who prefer a fee-based, hassle-light long-stay membership.

Duration5–20 years depending on tier

Government feeMembership from ~฿650,000 upward

RenewalPrivileges run for the membership term; airport & visa concierge included.

Key requirements

Membership fee payment
Clean background check
Valid passport

Visa rules, fees and financial thresholds change often. Always confirm with the Thai Immigration Bureau, BOI or a licensed consultant before applying.

Recommended visa services

Independent agencies that handle Thai long-stay paperwork. You contact and deal with them directly — off-platform.

Siam Legal International

Full-service Thai law firm handling retirement, marriage and LTR visa applications nationwide.

Retirement (O-A)LTRLaw firm

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Thai Visa Centre

Visa specialists for long-stay, extensions and 90-day reporting with offices in Bangkok and Phuket.

Extensions90-day reportLong-stay

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Thailand Privilege (Elite)

Official government membership programme — long-stay privilege visas with airport and concierge services.

Privilege visaMembershipConcierge

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Thailand BOI — LTR Visa

The Board of Investment's official portal for the 10-year Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa.

LTROfficial10-year

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Visa hub

Visas for living in Thailand

The main long-stay routes for retirees and long-term residents — who they suit, what they cost, and how to renew.

Non-Immigrant O-A (Retirement)

The classic 1-year retirement visa for over-50s

Who it's forForeigners aged 50+ who want to retire in Thailand long-term.

Duration1 year, multiple entry (extendable yearly in-country)

Government fee~฿5,000 (long-stay) + extension fees

RenewalExtend yearly at Immigration with updated financial proof.

Key requirements

Age 50 or over
฿800,000 in a Thai bank, or ฿65,000/month income
Health insurance meeting the required cover
Police clearance & medical certificate

Non-Immigrant O-X (Long-stay)

Up to 10 years for retirees from select countries

Who it's forOver-50s from eligible nationalities wanting a longer commitment.

Duration10 years (5 + 5), single/multiple entry

Government fee~฿10,000

RenewalSecond 5-year block granted after meeting conditions.

Key requirements

Age 50 or over, eligible nationality
฿3,000,000 in a Thai bank, or ฿1.8M + ฿1.2M annual income
Health insurance
No prohibited diseases; police clearance

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

5-year visa for remote workers & soft-power activities

Who it's forRemote workers, digital nomads, and people joining Thai courses or treatments.

Duration5 years, 180 days per entry (extendable once per entry)

Government fee~฿10,000

RenewalMultiple-entry for 5 years; extend each stay up to 180 more days.

Key requirements

Proof of ~฿500,000 in funds
Remote employment / freelance evidence, or activity proof
Passport valid 6+ months

Long-Term Resident (LTR)

10-year residence with tax & convenience perks

Who it's forWealthy pensioners, remote professionals, high-skill workers and investors.

Duration10 years (5 + 5), multiple entry

Government fee~฿50,000 for 10 years

Renewal5 + 5 structure; digital work permit & fast-track included.

Key requirements

Category-based: e.g. Wealthy Pensioner needs ~$80k/yr pension income
Health insurance or ฿ deposit
Documentation per BOI category

Thailand Privilege (Elite)

Membership residence with concierge service

Who it's forThose who prefer a fee-based, hassle-light long-stay membership.

Duration5–20 years depending on tier

Government feeMembership from ~฿650,000 upward

RenewalPrivileges run for the membership term; airport & visa concierge included.

Key requirements

Membership fee payment
Clean background check
Valid passport

Visa rules, fees and financial thresholds change often. Always confirm with the Thai Immigration Bureau, BOI or a licensed consultant before applying.

Recommended visa services

Independent agencies that handle Thai long-stay paperwork. You contact and deal with them directly — off-platform.

Siam Legal International

Full-service Thai law firm handling retirement, marriage and LTR visa applications nationwide.

Retirement (O-A)LTRLaw firm

Visit website ↗

Thai Visa Centre

Visa specialists for long-stay, extensions and 90-day reporting with offices in Bangkok and Phuket.

Extensions90-day reportLong-stay

Visit website ↗

Thailand Privilege (Elite)

Official government membership programme — long-stay privilege visas with airport and concierge services.

Privilege visaMembershipConcierge

Visit website ↗

Thailand BOI — LTR Visa

The Board of Investment's official portal for the 10-year Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa.

LTROfficial10-year

Visit website ↗

LiveWell Thai isn't affiliated with these providers and earns nothing from them. Compare options and verify credentials before paying.